HomePlug PL-14PE Easy Start

HomePlug PL-14PE Easy Start

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PL-14PE HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor
Easy Start
Version 1.0
1.1 Package Contents................................................. 2
1.2 Important Safety Instructions.....................................3
2 Installation and Connection.......................................... 4
2.1 System Requirements ..............................................4
2.3 Connection and Light indicators ..................................5
3 All about the Home Network..........................................6
3.1 Configuring the Computer..........................................6
3.2 Examples of Applications..........................................8
3.3 Care Instructions.....................................................10
3.4 Frequently Asked Questions........................................10
4 Configuration Utility User Guide....................................11
5 Technical Data............................................................15
Product warranty does not apply to damage caused by lightning, power surges or wrong voltage usage.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Easy Start PL-14PE HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor Easy Start Version 1.0 CONTENTS 1 Introduction to PL-14PE HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor …… 2 1.1 Package Contents…………………………………………. 2 1.2 Important Safety Instructions……………………………….3 2 Installation and Connection…………………………………… 4 2.1 System Requirements ……………………………………….4 2.2 Installation and Uninstallation of Configuration Utility…….4 2.3 Connection and Light indicators …………………………….5...
  • Page 2: Introduction To Pl-14Pe Homeplug Ethernet Adaptor

    There are three main kinds of power plugs: • PL-14PE (UK) – 3 pins UK plug with integrated 230V AC power supply. • PL-14PE (EUR) – 2 pins Euro plug with integrated 230V AC power supply.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    230 VAC (depends on the power supply type in your country) is used on the phase conductors (all current-carrying conductors). 6.Plug the PL-14PE HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor directly into a 230V AC (depends on the power supply type in your country) wall outlet. Do not use an extension cord between the adapter and the AC power source.
  • Page 4: Installation And Connection

    Ethernet port. Drivers are not required for this adapter. But the supplied Configuration Utility software to assign the network password operates only with Windows operating systems. Y our computer must meet the following requirements in order to use the PL-14PE HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor Configuration Utility: Operating systems: •...
  • Page 5: Connection And Light Indicators

    Easy Start 2.3 Connection and Indicator Lights The PL-14PE HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor has three lights indicator (LEDs) and an Ethernet port : PWR: Lights up when connected to AC power supply. PL-LINK: Lights up when detected and connected with another HomePlug adaptor within the network.
  • Page 6: All About The Home Network

    3.1 Configuring the Computer Now that you have successfully connected and installed your PL-14PE HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor, we show you how to configure your computer correctly and how to check existing settings.
  • Page 7 Easy Start Note: If you cannot find an entry similar to 'TCP/IP' or 'TCP/IP -> Network Adaptor Name' or 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)', you must the TCP/IP protocol. Under install Install select 'Protocol' and click Add. In the next dialog box select 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)' and confirm with OK .
  • Page 8: Examples Of Applications

    Easy Start 3.2 Examples of Applications This section demonstrates some of the application scenarios. 3.2.1 Home Networking -option 1 Workstation with Internet connection over an ADSL/Cable modem 3.2.2 Home Networking —option 2 Networking for Online Gaming. Page 8 of 15...
  • Page 9 Easy Start 3.2.3 Home Networking—option 3 Networking for several workstations with one Internet connection over an ADSL/Cable modem router. 3.2.4 Home Networking-option 4 Networking for several workstations with one Internet connection over an ADSL/Cable router and an ADSL/Cable modem. Page 9 of 15...
  • Page 10: Care Instructions

    We strongly recommend that you use the PL-14PE HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor internal device encryption. It is configured with the PL-14PE HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor Configuration Utility (refer to the Appendix on Page 11).
  • Page 11: Configuration Utility User Guide

    Easy Start 4 Configuration Utility User Guide Running the Utility: double click PowerPacket Configuration Utility To run the utility, icon on your desktop Device dialog screen: In the text list box, it reports back all devices that are found locally connected to the computer where the utility is running.
  • Page 12 Important Note: In case a HomePlug device in your home is not listed in the screen above, make sure that its has not been made private previously with a different password than your Network Password current private network password.
  • Page 13 “HomePlug” Network Password. Security dialog screen allows you to change this Network Password and set your own private password and apply it to the HomePlug device connected to the computer where the utility is running. Click on the Restore Default...
  • Page 14 Type your private network password into the text box. Network Password The other devices on the network with HomePlug capabilities will have a Security ID/Device printed on the device itself. Find the passwords for all devices you want to manage...
  • Page 15: Technical Data

    Easy Start 5 Technical Data The table below shows the Technical Specifications of the PL-14PE HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor. PL-14PE HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor 10Base-T Ethernet, IEEE 802.3 10 Mbps Auto MDI / MDIx Support Standards 14 Mbps HomePlug 1.0 compatible Protocols...

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